26801 Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano, CA , 92675 Website Mission San Juan Capistrano is the seventh mission of the 21 missions the Spanish established in California. It is known as the "Jewel" of the Missions. It has been the home to many people over 230 years of history starting in 1775 when Mission San Juan Capistrano was first founded by Father Lasuen. It was abandoned after a few weeks and refounded by Father Serra (1713-1784) on November 1, 1776. Its history consists of memories and stories of its past inhabitants and present visitors. It is a place of historical, cultural, and religious significance, as well as a place of inspiration and education. This Historic Chapel is now a living Landmark and Museum.
The four bells from the bell tower were salvaged from the wreckage and the bell wall or campanario was errected to hang the bells. The present-day parish church is Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano. The parish church is located just northwest of Mission San Juan Capistrano.
The mission is known for its annual welcoming of the swallows returning to the mission to live and nest in the eaves of the mission's buildings.
Admission fees required to use penny machine. Free admission with MSJC Membership.
Machine 1 is located inside the building behind the Bell Wall where the Legacy of Saint Serra Exhibit is showcased.
Machine 2 is located in the middle room of the West Wing Museum Rooms.
Machine 1 designs:
1. Outline of the mission including the bell wall; "MISSION / 1776 / SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO"
2. Four bells on the bell wall and flying swallow; "MISSION / SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO / 1776"
3. Outline of California with a heart on the location of San Juan Capistrano; also a flying swallow; a star on Sacramento; "Mission San Juan Capistrano / 1776"
4. San Juan Capistrano "CAP" cattle brand logo; "MISSION / 1776 / SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO"
Machine 2 designs:
1. Outline of the mission including the bell wall; "MISSION / 1776 / SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO"
2. Four bells on the bell wall and flying swallow; "MISSION / SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO / 1776"
3) One of the "El Camino Real" bells; "MISSION / LORETO / OCT 25 1697 / SOLANO / JULY 4 1823 / EL CAMINO REAL / Founded / 1776 / SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO"
4) Father Junipero Serra, founder of the first 9 missions in California; canonized as Saint Serra in 2015; "ST. SERRA 1776 / MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO"
Tokens: There are a total of 15 different Token designs available for $1.99 each at the Mission Store register. They are:
1) 'Mission San Juan Capistrano, Jewel of All Missions', Mission & scenery/ Rear- ,Mission San Juan Capistrano Founded 1776' courtyard & bells,
2) 'Saint Junipero Serra 1713-1784'/ Rear- Mission San Juan Capistrano', church,
3) 'Saint Christopher'/ Rear- Prayer,
4) 'Saint Francis'/ Rear- Prayer,
5) 'Saint Jude'/ Rear- Prayer,
6) 'Saint Michael'/ Rear- Prayer,
7) 'Saint Peregrine'/ Rear- Prayer,
8) 'Saint Teresa of Calcutta'/ Rear- Saying,
9) Chalice with Host on top, and grapes on bottom/ Rear- Communion Prayer,
10) Dove with wings up/ Rear- Confirmation Prayer,
11) 'Guardian Angel'/ Rear- Prayer,
12) 'Cancer'/ Rear- positive saying,
13) 'Best Friends', Dog & Cat/ Rear- Saying,
14) 'Lourdes', image of Lourdes/ Rear- Prayer,
15) 'Perpetual Help'/ Rear- Prayer,
9/17: Machine scans added. GSY
10/17: Scans of other tokens added.
4/14/2023 -
Machine 1 taken away for repairs.
Machine 2 pressing short on copper. Machine 2 is at location “G” on the map. RandyK |
